OPS Instructional Designer, Shelter Medicine Program

$52,000 - $52,000/Yr

University of Florida - Gainesville, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Gainesville, FL

Educational Services

About the position

The OPS Instructional Designer for the Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida is responsible for developing and supporting educational programs for veterinary students and professionals. This role involves creating engaging course content, advising faculty on instructional design, and ensuring course accessibility and effectiveness. The designer will also engage with students and provide administrative support to enhance the learning experience in the field of Shelter Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Advise and guide faculty in designing comprehensive educational programs.
• Develop new course content and major revisions in collaboration with faculty.
• Order and maintain Canvas course shells, ensuring functionality and accessibility.
• Support faculty in updating course syllabi and complying with university policies.
• Solicit and evaluate student and faculty feedback for course improvements.
• Analyze curriculum issues and propose solutions to enhance educational goals.
• Provide information and advice to students regarding academic programs and support services.
• Coordinate student accessibility accommodations as needed.
• Write and distribute announcements related to course offerings and deadlines.
• Identify learners who are not progressing and consult with faculty to resolve barriers.
• Maintain and archive course development project folders.
• Coordinate program operations and facilitate team meetings.

Requirements

• Education or equivalent experience in pedagogy and adult learning principles.
• Experience in instructional design and learning management systems.
• Proficiency in MS Office, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to learn software tools like WordPress, Basecamp, MailChimp, Canvas, Zoom, H5P, Pressbooks, and Google Suite quickly.
• Fluency in Internet usage and research.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with faculty teams for course development and revisions.
• Mastery of Canvas course design tools.
• Experience in instructional design for health professions.
• Experience with project management.
• Familiarity with animal welfare and/or veterinary medicine.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage of $25.00
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic educational environment
• Engagement with veterinary students and professionals
• Access to university resources and professional development opportunities